Then use a hepa vacuum cleaner to remove the diatomaceous earth and the carcasses of dust mites.
Diatomaceous earth on carpet dust mites.
Diatomaceous earth saved me from my dust mite allergy.
The rest of the house still had dust mites of course.
I sprinkled it all around my bedroom floors and my allergies totally went away so i could sleep.
There are some practical uses for wet applications such as on plants.
How to use diatomaceous earth for dust mites.
This was truly an ah ha moment.
Follow these steps and you can keep dust mites infestations under control with diatomaceous earth.
Use a steam cleaner.
Then i noticed whenever i went into another room after sleeping i would start sneezing.
Diatomaceous earth is a lethal agent for pests shaped with an exoskeleton such as dust mites.
Also put the dust around the legs of beds couches and other furniture that might attract bedbugs or other insects.
However for dust mites it is best to use the dry powdered form through a flour sifter.
You can use diatomaceous earth to eliminate dust mites in your home.
To apply diatomaceous earth which comes as a powdery dust use a feather duster or paint brush to apply an even barely visible layer of dust around the edge of your carpet.
It s particularly effective for the mattress carpet mats and other fabric covered items.
To kill dust mites sprinkle diatomaceous earth over the carpet and allow it to rest for 2 3 days.
Spread the powder on carpet and furniture.
The tiny powder has sharp edges which tear into the protective layer of dust mites exterior.
A steam cleaner or steam mop can be one of your best arsenals against dust mites.